Asked by

Marly Halland
on Oct 21, 2024

verifed

Verified

During an autopsy the brainstem was separated from the rest of the brain by a cut between the ________ and ________.

A) medulla oblongata; pons
B) pons; midbrain
C) midbrain; diencephalon
D) thalamus; cerebrum
E) medulla; spinal cord

Diencephalon

A division of the brain lying between the midbrain and the cerebral hemispheres that includes the thalamus, hypothalamus, and third ventricle.

Medulla Oblongata

The medulla oblongata is the lower portion of the brainstem, controlling vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Midbrain

A central part of the brainstem involved in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.

  • Recognize the principal components and their roles in the brainstem, as well as their contribution to physiological functions.
verifed

Verified Answer

MD
Maria DominguezOct 22, 2024
Final Answer:
Get Full Answer